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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07
Is Smoking Injurious 2

The physicians are again discussing
the subject whether or not tobacco is
injurious to the health. 1t is the abuse,
not the use, which is TO be avoided. II
cannot be said that Americans smoke
excessively, comparing them with
Spanairds Mexioans and Cubans nor,
indeed, is it foun that the death rate
is higher in those countries than it is
here. Among the troubles induced by
over-indulgence in "the weed are dis
eases of the optic nerve, weak action of
of the heart, known tobacco heart"
irritation of the stomach, an irritable
condition of the mucous membrane at
the back of the throat, and general
damage TO the nervous system. In
some cases it has brought on writer's
cramp, steel pen palsy, telegrapher's
cramp, and pianist's cramp. The harm
fulness, however depends largely upon
the organization of individuals. 1t may
be poison to certain people--especial-
ly those of highly nervous tempera-
ment; while phlegmatic persons may
venture much farther. Smoking on
an empty stomach, or using very
strong tobacco, are both to be avoided.
DR.. Shaw is of the opinion that the
pipe is more dangerous to health than
the cigar, because the smoker gets q
good deal of the oily material that
forms in the stem and bowl. On the
other hand, DR.. Butler places the pipe
first, in point of harmlessness; with
the proviso that mild tobacco must be
used and clean pipe which has had
No time to absorb the nicotine. In
chewing tobacco a man is far more
likely TO introduce the deleterious prin.
ciple into his system. Cigarettes, says
DR.. Shaw, are no worse than cigars;
but DR.. Butler considers the former far
more pernicious than the latter, as the
smoker inhales thus large quantity
of smoke, which, being chiefly COM
posed of csrbonic acid, carbonic oxide
in state of gas, and nicotine, is one
of those things not wholesome to swal-
low. Both physicians agree that
cigarette smoking is likely to dwarf
the growth of boy, and retard the
development of the nervous system; q
growing youth not being able to bear
the stimulants which would have no
pernicious effecs upon man.
The conclusion arrived at is, that
tobacco, in common with all other
stimulants, is not harmful unless used
immoderately.
The series closes with an article by
the editor of the Tobacco Leaf. He
states that the smoking of cigars has
increased remarkably of late; and that
the five.cent cigar OF to-day is as good
as that which cost twice as much ten
years ago. He does not consider that
any danger turks either in the cigar
ette or rice paper wrapper; the latter
being manufactured of rice, straw, lin
en-, cotton or other vegetable matter
The popular belief concerning the in
PRODUCTION of opium is discredited, on
the ground that, should piece of OPT
um as Zig as pea be used, the manu-
facturer could not afford to put up
package of cigarettes which would re-
tail at ten cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07
The Circus Wild West.

About two weeks ago Dakota far
mer was approached by stranger, who
said
"What will you take for that little
short-horned yearling out there in the
yard Z"
"'Bout $15."
"Is he gentle''
ayes"
"Never kicks :"
"No."
"No danger of butting fellow over
with his head p
"Not bit--my children play with
him Whenever they take notion"
"Well, / gu, IS I'll take him. I'm
agent for Hollerwell & Showpoor's
nti-European circus, and we need an
other buffalo for our wild west depart
ment. BY the time we put hump on
his shoulders and paint his horns
black yOu wouldn't know yonr calf. /
hope he'll stay gentle, though the last
one we had hooked three of our COW
boys IF their horses, disabled two
Buffalo Bills and drove Texas Jack,
the Western terror, up the centre-pole.
He acted so we had to tie him mp with
the elephants, give him coat of red
pant and call him the terrible man.
eating joggle-wock, captured in Cen
tral Africa at great expense and loss of
life. DO You suppose the calf will
drink milk ?-the sacred COW gives a
little more than the zebra will take
Dakota Bell.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07
A Singular CALF

A Pennsylvania man is the owner Of
a calf that is attracting much aiten.
tion. Its hind legs are six inches
shorter than the fore legs, are double
jointed and are large in proportion.
Each is supplied with two distinct,
perfectly formed feet. The hoofs of
one foot and half the hoof of the other
foot on each hind leg Is used while
walking. The other hoof on each in.
side of the foot projects horizontally
exactly like the spurs of game cock.
The body of the calf is large and well
formed. The short hind legs give the
calf the appearance of giraffe when
running in the pasture.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07

LII PROPRIETARY AND PATENT MEDICINES
n at J. II. MERGERS Drug and Book store, oppo-
site Episcopal Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07
I AND DEMOCRAT BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY. Pa

Ill THE FINEST EXTRACTS = COLOGNE
~ sachets Pomades, Hair Dyes and bay Rum
at J. II. Mercers Drug and Book Store Evans
Block opposite Episcopal Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-10-07

C,AsT1LLE, TOILET AND INDICATED SOAPS,
~ fun line at J. III. Mercers Drug and BOOK
Store, Upper Main street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

of Intcrna, Revenue and afterwsrd president OF
the Centennial National Bank Of PhiladelRhis. Inc
Surrogate was graduated NJ DsrtMouth C1i'ege 10
1seO. and among bis classmates were u r. r.
Bancroft, now principal of Phillips uncover
Academy; GsOgre II. Chandler. brother OF william
+. Chandler and o leader Of the BaltimoIo bar
A. bert s. Bickmore. superintendent of the Mnsenm
Of Natural History, and the Rev. Dr. Arthur Lttle'
of Chicago.
He studied Law Mt Great Falls and ut the HARVARD
Law School. Tie was admitted TO practco IN new
Hampshire in 1863 and lived IN rortIanh We,
until 1868. Then he came to New YORK anu wus
soon appointed Assistant United states A,torneS
under Dame. S. Dickinson. He RENAMED VIII
him and with his SUCCESSORS, Samuel u. courtney
and Edwards Pierrep0nt until Ioo", WISH 10
resigned his place For several years ne was ia
private practice aud on January j, lea? pecaue
Assistant Di-trict-AttOrnev under Mr. pheipa III
December, $780, after the death of Mr.. fhelps,
he vas appOD ed District Attorney by Governor
Corne He took his seat as Surrogate January -
1852. Such 10 brief is sketch of his career DC
degree of Lib. was conferred upon bini oy la,,
mouth College in 1894. He is member OF tne
Psi Epsilon Fraternity. of which his intiTaIe
friend, President Arthur. was one oil inc oinest
members. His name is on the rolls OF IN" Union
League Club and of the University Club ami ne IL
one of the directors of the New-Engand Soclety,
wuOse annual dinners he never fails to atteuh: ne
has never taken a wife and hrs friends say, Is hos
likely to do so unless he shOnld become NV orrea
from his profession, to which he is thoroughly
wedda1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
~ vo, n.nv rnm1Nr SUNDAY JANUARY 1ssz-TwELvE PAGES

ct least arc virgin timber lands There regular land
boom now going on In that region. year ego lands
were offered 90 with the intmataon CON
veyed that might get THIN by bidding " or even
81 co. which are now held sy at 50 or % acre and
cannot be touched at less money. We have had caro-
full Investigations made by the foresters OF
different sections OF the State lands as to be able
make general estimate OF their value. tninK tney
are worth So 900 900 So 100000. They Will never DC
worth any less and will constantly appreciate IN value
the timber Ia used In other parts OF the state some
the laws that needed those which OBJECT settlers
Thus In instance there twenty acres tratt OF
land which into the possession OF the State In 1891
upon which has been living for twenty years he
has 1t under cultivation He has built him nne mousse
and barn. There provision by which he can redeem
this property and IL would seem equitable that there
should be such provision Of the law Then great
many piece OF property have been lying around at odd
and ends regards titles and these require TO ne hxed
up The original law under which our commission was
created very goo0 one. but like every new measure
requires supplementary enactments TO MAKE " WHOLLY
effective"
Ex-Secretary Window has now dropped into Now
York life He is about ffy-dve years OF age, five feet
nine inches in height and weighs about $50 pounds
He has q iuIl round face. brown eyes and prov hair
When he was in Congress he one OF it's handsome
men, and tor mis- gentle manners called Sweet
v illian." lie has come here to look after his
interests in the Arcade road, which are large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
THE LOVING SQUIRREL.

4
The intensity of animal affection has just been pahe
cay illustrated in this city, Three years ago Mr. Jacob
Gardner, of Bullst. sold lady large black squirrel.
which had attracted considerable attention while at the
store account OF its unusual size and the beauty OF its
coat.
The animal became the favorite pet Of its purchaser,
and as the freedom Of the house. and other
liberties often enjoyed by its ni when In captivity
extended it, Occasionally the chaerer left tho
premises but never failed to when night APP
prIarhed IL the Object OF almost constant pctiing
cressng and nearly always slept snuggcd up In the
arms 81 its MISTRESS.
few days ago the left the city for few DAYS,
leaving the squirrel at home. Tie little animal soon
nissehcr aud from room TO Oom all over The house
and grounds In search OF her. giving unmistakabe ev.
drnce of grief All efforts at consultation on the part OK
others unavang and the squirrel refused either TO
c0mforted prtakc of Its usual food from time 10
time giving pitiful little cries indicative OF grief
After nearly had elapsed and IL became e' iiens
that the little s0r0wers death matter OF ONLY Few
days. the notified ani returned home. Her
arrival was greeted with evidences OF wild JOY Dy the
squire which jumped into her arns with all the ssns OF
hnppnrss that It's weakened condition would permit it
made every effort par,ke Of the tempting food placed
H. hut unable o swollow and on Ihe following
day with urne almost ptiflly into those OF its
mistress, it gasped out its lie while lying Ia her arms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
Debility

Languor and Of Appetite cured by the use OF
ssrsaparfua IL removes that terrible sense Oh c"a"
Wear.asss which many suffer- gives tone anu s
the stomach and health anu suensth "''' "
Aud specially than any other medicine
Three years ago suffered from Debility and Loss npp.
,, tho r..t Of Liver Disease After having tried
rsmsi,es aud consulted several phy sicians "l'o"'
"a. induce ed 10 take Ayers SarssparlA Inc niS' %
anc,x, marked change and the second ana 'h' ,na,
a mncn ,ha, felt like new have SINCE u'As
Ann. ,at an abou, one bottle every year. and bad no
s. ,". ,,,nnawi ,am E. Way Lempster. N L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
HONA GE TO BOsrON BEAUTY.


The occasion was that OF a iashOnable wedding IN
fashionable church. The bride was the pairctas
dauyhter u house that daf IS its proud nams hark
possibly tn Cbarlsmasn- farther and the bridegroom
no whit less dirtins ishea In ancestry. Tho solsmn
knot han beam tIeh ami fhr0ns OF tic haute nOsss %
the city, all friends relatives AMI acQnain o. thu
happy pail. admitted BY card. anil the
sion took the line Of march to their Carriages. A
il usual oc.a.ions tho striped awnns drew e.
eassr crowd calh passing einpss OF the br Ia asd
her att ndanis AMI such 400 ~ crowd hal collected
X, eppg the curous at respectful ds'ance from
onl"0Eers was one OF tnOse irrrprsssibls NewEslsa
maidens Of Irish paro"tase, who are ever rehy viii
tier eager AMI quick perception TO take In ever
A the last carraae n j. from OF tho awning fop
its tho who was on Que sia a" the
o~nncs IN tho awning, called across to trend OF the
age the opposite sde that that Was the as Of
q
Have Won seen sm al. Mary Ann ~ asked the frend
Yes. have seen 'em all. sua my. ain't they
without ray of envy IN her qoick black eyes she
ssippoi merry away. Blue blood where 10 thy boast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
YES: HE DRANR BEER.

The fact that New York City consumes 60OOOo bar
rels Of lager beer anuuaywhich being averaged gives
each man. woman and child about iy barrels con-
sering the further fact that there is large proportion
OF nondrnkng persons especially children suggests
idea there people that metropolis who get
more than their Of the amber Ttutonic beverage
and Il also suggests story about old German brewer
who was brought i'm witness to testify expert
whether or beer intoxicating The lawyer for tho
defepce asked: " Do you drink much beer T.
well, tPnk me glass aloud efery ten minnid"
yes Well. do you find IL lntoxicatingp
"Nein."
The Judge then asked question: " How much beer do
you drink every day, sirf"
The looked up with somewhat puzzled expires.
sion. II he had been piled with problem impossible
of solution. and finally blurted out: "Vat you mean,
shudgcl kegsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
RUNNING TOO BIG A FISK.

from The Boston Rfcord.
Iostonian visiting Washington recently went 10 the
Capitol and thinking IL would be comfortable In the yale
lory appropriated to ladies accompanied by gentlemen
appeared the entrance and was stopped by the door.
keeper. No gentleman admitted here except with
ladies'"
The old gentleman flor he Bost0Dian OF mature
age. well NJ blue blood equal 10 the emergency
:" But my wife IL In here"
Very well 20 in" .
On entrance he discovered to his disnay that the only
person present welllressed col0red woman.
ON coming out. the doOrkeeper civily inquired
Did you ind your wife y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
CURRENT ANECDOTER
PUTTING HIS FOOT Nv r.

FY0M INC oNufNOftW tf6HUsI IbSklG
humorous horse lstsly undertook TO easieAturs -
saving THAT every time he rnsd his month be put e
foot In it by giving literal illustration OF H. Tho
morning. wnen the stable Of Benjamin Haunt was opeD
bis horss WAS found standing in his 1alI IT'D h meatS
Wide open. II seemed curtOus, but what WA nor
curious horse shoe in HE mouth staudinS
cr0sswisN Tho animal was taken to e. Zimwerssu'S
blacksmith shou. whore his mouth was pried open sS
iron bars sufficiently lot the shoe 70 taken Uut ~
examination ahowed that the shOs hsd been on ~
horses foot the evening before. The animal evidently
20: IT, foot 10 Tvs mouth, aud In trying " get out ~
shoe was torn Oh tho h00f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

For all this work the Surrogate Is responsible
ana much Of il he is compelled to attend to per-
sonally. In cases the calondar question. of the
most intricate nature arise and it requires great
deal of skill q d labor to dispose of them. They
alect wills and their construction, various matters
0slating to accountiDgs and numerous ctDer qucs-
efans in regard To tho admin stration of estates
W considering these the Surrogate is called upon
souo, ines tO deal with the most invOved questions
bf law. some VI them from his familiarity with
tho law be dspOse OF promptly. Others sx act,
On account Of their abstrnsen1ss and the difficulty
Of handling them, vast amount OF time anu labor
And learning. Aud this incessant labor ~ ALSO
tutsy necessary in ORDER TO keep him fairly abreast
81 his business ana he Keeps 81. so far as the
adm nisirative business Of the office 10 concerned
that 10 kept practically ny to date.
SKETCH or HIS CAREER.
He comes of line Of jurists and wears the ermins
with - much grace and dignity 80 If he had in
hsri,sd the right TO sdudoste II may be we'll 70
baoK little IN order to comprehend more clearly
tho evolution which nas given tho city usefln
Surrogate. His Hreat-sreat grandfather, Ichsbod
Rolins was tue first Judge of Probate in the State
Of New-Hampshire, and his father, Daniel u.
Rollins, was judge of Probate Of Stafford County
IN Tho State for many years The first Rollins
who came to this country from Engan settled in
q place now known as NewinRtOu. N. H., IN which
his lnosl descendants have continued to live until
within two or three years pas'. The Surrogate
Wxs horn at Great Fails, N. H., In ls42. and vac
Gle NIB child Of eleven. HE father died In 1879
and bic mother still lives In his native village At
4he advanced ago If eiahty-two. His brotter, the
lets Edward L. Rollins. wa formerly Conmissiops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

+. Ely. Goddard the president OF the Fifth Avenue
TRANSPORTATION Company. is hne-looking young man
with plenty OF pucE. He has had many obstacle to
snrmount in getting his stage line into working order
and in keeping it going. The directors OF the company
srnorg whom Sidney Dillon and Russell Sage,
have .ho~o perfect willingness to let Mr.. Ey-iod-
dard shoulder the scheme tor saving Fithave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09
Ayers SarsapariIIa,

p,.narea py Dr. J. C. Aver a Co.. Lowell MA'A 70" ="
prus9ssa Price q; az bossis~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

Governor Hill, whlo hero recently dncd
with Joseph Pulitzer lhLs caused tho pohuoai Ros
sips to declare that no givos sanction 20 INC NH
about himself for President that constantly appears
in THO World" Mr.. Pulitzer 10 going soon W meA
leo In Q special car. Governor hNl was ih'neo ~
accompany him. but Wa obliged to decAns ON soe"""s
Of oficial dutoA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

John O'Briep, formerly an assistant clerk in the
Marine Court who Is eighty years old, Is IRE
quent vsitor at the City Hall. lie Is great joker ana
acts like man In the prime OF life. he has won seven
hats of 90 each made AT different times that he would
odtlive some wellknOwn man many years ms JUNIOR. nc
won his last 500 OUTLYING samuel j. llldeh. Mr.
O Brien Is now a clerk In q law Office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

when Hans \ Bratte was Deputy County Clerk he
wa. asked by o news gatherer what his naue meant
among the corporators Of the Chamb'rs street Rail
road know nothing about IT," was his answer
have too much to do in my Official capacity to
bother about railroads." The next dav Mt beatte's
nomination IA Surveyor OF the Port WAS announced.
Not long aiterward he sent an official communication
as secretary Of The Nall Street enterprise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-09

E1- Senator wagstaf Is the talIest railroad man in
the city, unless it be- Thomas F. Ryan, treasurer OF the
Broadway ana SEVENTH Avenue talroad Company and
former treasurer OF the Gable Company. Mr. Wagstan
nado dead set to get a railroad OF his own device IN
Wall-st but the FhladcIphjans and politicians took
the wind out OF his scheme.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

Adams the order to close up the sa-
looms at twelve O'Clock Saturday
nights was suspended until the ordi-
nance governing saloons and gamb-
ling was amended.
The firing of rockets, fire crackers
and other fireworks on the night of
the twenty-fourth within the business
portion of town or in the vicinity of
buildings is prohibited.
The proposition to irrigate the
city was again laid over.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

During the rush of business when
every man has all he can attend To,
and only casually notices the i'm
provements going on around the i'm
portance of some enterprises are
hardly considered. In this connect
ion we will say that the most of our
people were aware that w. 5. Pierce
had opened wholesale drug house
in our city, but few know that he
has two agents on the road and that
the first four days of business in
Lamar showed his sales to be over a
thousand dollars cash, and that or
ders are coming in from east aud
west, north and south. Mr.. Pierce
has already filed three large orders
from Garden City and says his men
will solicit patronage at Pueblo with
such goods and at such prices that he
is bound to get trade III that city. He
buys in large quantities, pays cash,
does not retail, carries large stock,
thoroughly understands the business
and says he has the best field 10 oper-
ate in the west. This Is all good
news to our people and We hope
other enterprising, far seeing busi-
ness men will step in and fill de
mand for Wholesale honses that are
Just as sure to meet with success as
Mr.. Pierce in his venture.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

The dispatches of Tuesday con-
tanned surprise to those acquainted
with the operations of the Swan
brothers, at Cheyenne, wyoming.
These gentlemen were large land
and live stock owners and estimated
to be worth near a million nd hall 8
of money, and have failed. They
claim they will be able to meet their
Indebtedness, but the dispatch ques-
toned their ability to do so.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21
Notice Of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the
firm of Linger, Patton, Sharpless a
Co. has this day dissolved by mutual
consent. II. X. Linger, d. L. Pat.
ton and Fl. F. Sharpless will contin.
ue the business at the old stand op-
posite the U. S. land office under the
firm name of Linger, Patton Sharp.
less aud collect all accounts of the
old firm.
LlNGER, PATTON, SHAErLEss & Co.
May l6, 1887.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

The stock holders of the Lamar
land and town company held their
annual meeting in this city Thurs
day and elected as directors A. S.
johnson, r. w. Steele. J. E. Frost
!. r. Holmes and J. E. Godding.
Immediately after the election of
directors they elected officers as fol-
lows for the ensuing year. A. s.
johnson, of Topeka, president; r.
w. Steele, of Denver, vice president;
J. E. Godding, of Lamar, secretary
and I. r. Holmes, of Garden City,
treasurer. ]. E. Godding was made
general manager.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21
Cards are out announcing the er

Cards are out announcing the en-
gagement of Miss Lizzie Rail, of
Lamar, and Hans Holmberg. Miss
Rail- is the youngest daughter of AL
derman Rail, of Lamar, and Mr..
Holmberg is our efficient county sur
veyor. We hope their married life
will be as happy as their courtship
appears to be- LAS Animas Demo
crat.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

Ex-District Attorney Luthe, of
Denver, wants divorce from his
wife. He says she is good mother
and good woman in every way ex-
cept her violent temper. She says
he is good father and good man
every way except he has violent
temper. They both want a divorce.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

At a meeting of the council Mon
day evening the committee ON streets
and alleys reported the grading of
Main street completed according to
contract.
A petition signed by five residents
of the town in regard to a house of
i'll fame on north Main street sub
mitted to the council. The marshal
was instructed to investigate and re-
port at next meeting.
Bert Pottinger's proposition to
write up the town for the Hutchinson
News was rejected.
Upon the application of Milt
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

tits rumored that one of the Lamar
papers will remove to Rocky Ford.
Il La Junta Tribune.
You are mixed up onrumors. The
rumor is that Lamaris to have anoth-
er paper, making four.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

The Boston World has lately
moved into seven story brick build
ing built from the profits of that pa
per. But few country editors have
Imagination of that magnitude to
even dream of how such thing
could be done.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

Ten years ago Morris Collar took
claim what was then mile west of
Dodge City. This week he was of
fcred forty thousand dollars for his
claim.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

Immigration must have reached
New Mexico. There is a row going
on near Ration over land that has
been jumped, Such things general
ly follow the settlement of coun-
try.
Bent County register., 1887-05-21

Peter Grimes, fifteen year old
telegraph messenger boy a. Denver,
lied from the effects of smoking
cigarettes Monday. The Rcpubll-
can says Grimes is the third boy vic
tim in the past year from the use of
cigarettes.